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Torquay Peculiar: a free light-hearted illustrated Talk

Kevin Dixon by Kevin Dixon
June 18, 2023
in Community News
Torquay Peculiar: a free light-hearted illustrated Talk

Poster produced by British Railways (BR) to promote train services to Torquay in Devon. Shows three different views of the harbour with people in casual wear enjoying the gardens and views. 1956. Artwork by Brookshaw.

On Wednesday 21 June at 1.30, St Luke’s Social Activities Club is proud to present:


Torquay Peculiar: a tour of our town’s odd people and places
By local author Dr Kevin Dixon


A pirate’s grave; Buffalo Bill; a pet cemetery; a mysterious chapel; Bovril; secret tunnels; headless ghosts; earthquakes; magical skulls; kidnapped kings; underwater forests; and shipwrecks.


Join us on a free light-hearted illustrated Talk about the weirder places and people of Torquay!


Wednesday 21 June at 1.30
St Luke’s Church, Lower Hall, St Luke’s Rd, Torquay TQ2 5NX


We’re not far from Castle Circus!

Everyone welcome!


Free tea and coffee provided


For more information contact:
cerisilk@torbaycdt.org.uk

 

‘Torquay: A Social History’ by local author Kevin Dixon is available for £10 from Artizan Gallery, Lucius Street, Torquay, or:



https://www.art-hub.co.uk/product-page/torquay-a-social-history-by-kevin-dixon?fbclid=IwAR0i4IhQwcQkGwRXMdphbhzUyuHZ2N3w_ZbSWIpB3_F7ghYnbFHYQyOzcQk

 

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